KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
A one-of-a-kind cheesecake featuring the bright, fresh flavors of a favorite fruit!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 14h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan. In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in remaining crust ingredients on low speed just until crumbly. Press evenly in bottom of pan.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Wrap outside of pan, bottom and side, with heavy-duty foil. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, on low speed just until well blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons lime peel, 2 tablespoons lime juice and the cornstarch. Fold in sour cream until blended. Pour over crust.
- Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until side of cheesecake is set and slightly puffed but center still moves slightly when pan is tapped. Cool in pan on cooling rack 15 minutes.
- Run knife along side of pan to loosen cheesecake. Refrigerate uncovered about 3 hours or until chilled. Cover and refrigerate at least 9 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
- In heavy 1-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons lime peel and 2/3 cup lime juice with wire whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 eggs. Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon (do not boil). Run knife along side of pan to loosen cheesecake; remove side of pan. Spread curd over top of cheesecake. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg
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Md Mehedi
m97@gmail.comThis cheesecake looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Ixzyjr Grim
ixzyjr@yahoo.comI was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too tart. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Verosika
verosika65@yahoo.comThis cheesecake was delicious! The key lime flavor was refreshing and not too tart. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.
SahilYusufi
sahilyusufi22@aol.comJust made this cheesecake and it turned out amazing! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the lime flavor is just right. The crust is also perfect - buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making this again!
YASIR RAJPUT
rajputy79@gmail.comThis key lime cheesecake recipe was an absolute hit at my last dinner party! The tangy filling was perfectly balanced by the creamy crust, and the graham cracker crust added a delightful crunch. It was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were